abysm

/əˈbɪzəm/
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Definitions of abysm
  1. noun
    a bottomless gulf or pit; any unfathomable (or apparently unfathomable) cavity or chasm or void extending below (often used figuratively)
    synonyms: abyss
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    type of:
    chasm
    a deep opening in the earth's surface
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